Best Circa 90's CDP


Hi friends,

I am looking for a short list of the best CDP from the 90's era. I own a few hundred Redbook CD's that I want to enjoy again. I am very nostalgic about the nineties as that's when I first got into the hobby. 

Thanks for your recommendations in advance. 

Stan

 

 

 

anacondastan

Showing 1 response by jsalerno277

To all recommending or looking to purchase  90’s  Linn models I encourage you to verify the laser can be replaced.  Yes, Linn CD players were some of the best. However, I had (note past tense) an $11k Linn Unidisc 1.1.  Wonderful sounding unit until the laser burnt out.  According to Linn, Linn’s local dealer, and a local repair shop, the laser was custom.  Linn was not supplying lasers.  Linn stated they moved on to streaming devices.  I never explored what custom meant - a modification of an OTS OEM laser or a true custom design.  Regardless, after 10 years of service it was scrap.  I personally will never buy Linn again.  Verify the model you choose has either on OTS OEM laser that can be replaced or if Linn is servicing them.  Perhaps this was unique to the Unidisc 1.1.